College comparison

Oregon State University vs Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	77%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1170–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	33,227
Avg net price	$19,604	$22,420
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Corvallis, OR	Tuscaloosa, AL

Quick answers

Is Oregon State University or The University of Alabama harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and The University of Alabama's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University vs The University of Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.